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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (L) speaks with attendees during an Iowa GOP reception on May 13, 2023 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

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  • Elections

Trump still leads the pack in Iowa. But other Republicans are hoping for an opening

Former President Donald Trump maintains a double-digit lead over Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in local polls, but Iowa party leaders say Trump has left an opening for his rivals to gain some ground.

July 28, 2023
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  • Franco Ordoñez
Florida Gov. and Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis speaks during a press conference in West Columbia, S.C., on July 18.

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  • Politics

Republicans can't stop using the word 'woke'. But what does it really mean?

There's a "war on woke" on the 2024 GOP campaign trail but the term itself is full of history and meaning far beyond the culture wars.

July 21, 2023
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By:
  • Domenico Montanaro
Former President Donald Trump dances on stage at the Turning Point Action conference on July 15.

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  • Elections

Young conservatives board the 'Trump Train' to 2024

Former President Donald Trump enjoyed massive support during a recent gathering of conservative youth and young activists ahead of the 2024 election.

July 21, 2023
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  • Elena Moore
A supporter of former President Donald Trump speaks into a megaphone as supporters gather in Tropical Park in Miami, to convoy to his Mar-A-Lago club in Palm Beach, Fla., June 11.

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  • Elections

Three Florida men are on the ballot in 2024. Voters there still want Trump

In a statewide poll released this month, former President Trump led a crowded field of contenders for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was among those trailing Trump.

July 20, 2023
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By:
  • Claudia Grisales
In this combination of file photos, Joe Biden speaks in Wilmington, Del., on March 12, 2020, and Donald Trump speaks at the White House on April 5, 2020.

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  • Elections

Trump's advantages are huge in the 2024 GOP primary right now

President Biden meanwhile has seen his approval rating stabilize and is well liked among Democrats, though he faces challenges with independents and younger voters.

June 21, 2023
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By:
  • Domenico Montanaro

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: What journalists need to learn ahead of 2024; DeSantis to announce run on Twitter

Wednesday on Political Rewind: We turn inward and look at how journalists can cover the 2024 elections responsibly. We also talk about Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' plan to announce his presidential run with Twitter's CEO Elon Musk.

May 24, 2023
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis speaks during an interview at her office, Feb. 24, 2021, in Atlanta. The prosecutor who's investigating whether Donald Trump and others broke the law by trying to pressure Georgia officials to overturn Joe Biden's presidential election victory is asking the FBI for security help after the former president railed against prosecutors investigating him.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Fulton judge extends deadline for DA; GA K-12 panel could soon erase ‘woke’ words

Tuesday on Political Rewind: Lawyers for the former chair of the Coffee County GOP filed a motion claiming the Fulton County investigation violated her rights. Plus, Atlanta Democrats want the DOJ to investigate the death of Manuel Teran. 

May 02, 2023
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, left, speaks as he stands with Kevin Guthrie, director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management, during a news conference, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in Largo, Fla. DeSantis was keeping residents updated on the track of Hurricane Ian.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Our neighbors to the south: We talk Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida politics

Friday on Political Rewind: We take a moment to look at our neighbors to the south as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is getting set to visit Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina. He hasn't declared his bid for president, but he could block frontrunner Donald Trump from the 2024 Republican nomination.

April 14, 2023
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By:
  • Bill Nigut and
  • Natalie Mendenhall
A group activists gathered outside the Tallahassee City Hall building to protest SB 300, which would place a ban on abortions after six weeks, Monday, April 3, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla.

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  • Law

Florida has a new abortion ban after 6 weeks, but it can't go into effect yet

The ban gives Gov. DeSantis a key political victory among Republican primary voters as he prepares to launch a presidential candidacy built on his national brand as a conservative standard bearer.

April 14, 2023
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  • The Associated Press
Trump's Showdown: asset-mezzanine-16x9

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Donald Trump indicted in New York, Georgia's politicians respond

Friday on Political Rewind: The New York grand jury indictment of former president Donald Trump shook up legal and political circles across the country. While Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene responded quickly, Gov. Brian Kemp has remained silent on the unprecedented charges.

March 31, 2023
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
An entranceway to Walt Disney World pictured on Feb. 8 in Orlando, Fla. Disney quietly blocked a move by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to strip the company of its control over a special taxing district.

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  • National

Disney blocked DeSantis' oversight board. What happens next?

The board members picked by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to oversee development around Walt Disney World announced on Tuesday that they didn't quite have the power they thought they had.

March 30, 2023
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  • Emily Olson
People visit Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, on Friday, April 22, 2022.

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  • Business

A new bill in Florida would give the governor control of Disney's governing district

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis would take control over the board of a special governing district Walt Disney World operates in Florida under a bill introduced Monday.

February 07, 2023
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  • The Associated Press
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is being sued on behalf of migrants who were flown to Martha's Vineyard last Wednesday without warning.

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  • National

Migrants flown to Martha's Vineyard have filed a lawsuit against Gov. DeSantis

Attorneys for Civil Rights filed a federal civil rights class action lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on behalf of migrants who were unexpectedly flown to Martha's Vineyard.

September 21, 2022
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  • Matt Adams
President Biden listens Thursday as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis discusses the collapse of the 12-story Champlain Towers South condo building in Surfside, Fla.

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  • Politics

Biden Spends Hours With Families Affected By The Condo Collapse And Pledges More Help

President Biden met with Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and pledged more help with the Surfside condo disaster. DeSantis said the federal-state coordination has gone well.

July 01, 2021
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By:
  • Alana Wise
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks to the media about the cruise industry during a press conference at PortMiami in April. DeSantis faces criticism for failing to do all he could on Florida's biggest environmental threat: climate change.

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  • Environment

Ron DeSantis Pushes Coastal 'Resilience' While Doing Little To Tackle Climate Change

The Florida governor has made the environment a priority, dedicating millions to water quality and coastal infrastructure. But critics say he ignores the biggest threat: carbon emissions.

May 05, 2021
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  • Amy Green and
  • James Bruggers
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